Event Overview:

Photo: Heurich House Museum

EVENT AT CAPACITY: WAITLIST IS OPEN

Members of the History Committee invite interested Club Members and a guest to join our new docents* on a visit to the Heurich House Museum in the Dupont Circle neighborhood and learn about the lifestyle of the Club's early members as we near our 110th anniversary. 

The Gilded Age mansion was built for Christian and Amelia Heurich, long-time members and patrons of The Arts Club of Washington.  Heurich was the founder and owner of Washington's, largest brewery, and his “Brewmaster’s Castle” retains most of its original architectural features and interior furnishings. 

The tour is free and lasts approximately one hour.  Attendance is limited to 10 people, so reserve early!  We will assemble for the tour in the garden immediately behind the mansion, accessible via Sunderland Place, between 19th and 20th Streets, N.W.   Learn more

*Volunteer docents lead public tours of The Arts Club of Washington most Fridays September-May at 11 a.m. and also conduct group tours on request.  To learn more about the docent program, contact Club Historian Martin Murray. 

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We are a haven for the arts. Let us also be a sanctuary where you can feel restored!

Gentle Yoga at The Arts Club of Washington

One Wednesday a Month through December

With

Colleen Brisport Sequeda, teacher

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

DOORS OPEN at 5:45 p.m.

Enrich your yoga practice in the iconic spaces of The Arts Club of Washington, held within the historic James Monroe House. In this accessible-to-all-levels, 60 minute, vinyasa yoga class, you will be led through a movement practice that draws on the creative energy of a space dedicated to the visual, performing, and literary arts. 

Yoga reconnects us to our bodies and souls much in the same way that artistic mediums reconnect us to our culture and humanity. Classes will be set to classical and chamber music to connect you, not only with your inner self, but also with the vibrant artistic expression that defines The Arts Club.

We invite you on this journey of embodiment that blends wellness, music, and art-filled surroundings into a deeply moving mind and body experience. Join us in this gentle and transformative yoga practice. 

*Complimentary tea and water will be offered before and after class and students may bring their own covered drinks to refresh themselves during practice. 

*Attendees are encouraged to bring their own yoga or fitness mat. If a mat is needed for $5 rental please contact the teacher, Colleen Brisport Sequeda.

The five sessions in this Gentle Yoga Series are:

About the Teacher:

Colleen is a devoted yogi, labor and human rights advocate and Mother of two. She believes in the power of yoga to create social change and cultivate peace within each individual. Her yoga classes seek to guide yogis into showing up intentionally every day in every aspect of their lives. Colleen's practice is rooted in a power vinyasa tradition and loves to bring music and aromatherapy to her classes. She is constantly enhancing her skills by learning from other yoga practitioners and loves being part of the Lighthouse yoga community.

You may contact Colleen at brisportc@gmail.com.

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The Cultural Committee of The Arts Club of Washington invites Members and their guests for a special overnight visit to Richmond and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). This event features an exclusive evening tour to see Frida: Beyond the Myth. VMFA is one of only two venues in the US to showcase this captivating exhibition of works by Frida Kahlo. This will be followed by a jazz concert with some of Richmond’s top jazz artists, and a private dinner at Amuse, the highly-rated restaurant located within the museum.

Your registration is inclusive of charter bus transportation to and from Richmond, as well as between the museum and the hotel; an exclusive guided tour of Frida: Beyond the Myth; and a private three course dinner at the renowned Amuse restaurant.

Lodging - 

Hilton Downtown Richmond: You need to make your own hotel reservations. We have arranged a special rate of $169, and Hilton has prepared us a special booking link here. You can also call the hotel directly at (804) 344-4300 and ask for The Arts Club of Washington rate.

Itinerary - 

Departure from DC: At 10:00 a.m., a charter bus will pick us up at 2017 I Street NW.

The bus will bring us to the Hilton Downtown Richmond (ETA 12:30 p.m.) for check-in at the hotel, lunch on your own, and free time before 3:30 p.m. 

Going to the VMFA: At 3:30 p.m., we will meet at the hotel entrance to be taken to the VMFA for the guided tour, followed by a jazz concert, and the private dinner at Amuse.

Following dinner, the bus will return us to the hotel.

Return to DC: The next morning, at 10:30 a.m., the bus will take us from the hotel back to The Arts Club (ETA 1:00 p.m.).

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